Description
A fun and festive smash cake perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Buttercream frosting
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a small cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Add red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before frosting.
- Decorate with buttercream and sprinkles.
Notes
- This cake is ideal for a first birthday celebration.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring for deeper or lighter shades.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: smash cake, valentines day, cake for kids, birthday cake